In SAP S/4HANA Transportation Management, a consignment order is a logical grouping document used primarily in logistics service provider (LSP) scenarios to manage communication between shippers and consignees. According to the SAP documentation, its functions include:
* Subcontracting (B): Consignment orders can trigger subcontracting processes by assigning transportation tasks to carriers, often through freight orders or bookings.
* Charge calculation (D): Consignment orders support charge calculation for customer-facing services, determining the costs to be charged to the consignee or ordering party.
The other options are incorrect:
* Tendering (A)is performed at the freight order or freight booking level, not directly by consignment orders.
* Load planning (C)is managed in freight orders or the transportation cockpit, not consignment orders.
Reference:
SAP S/4HANA Cloud Private Edition, Transportation Management Study Guide: Unit 1 - Transportation Management Overview and Fundamentals, Section on Consignment Order Functions.
SAP Help Portal: Transportation Management - Consignment Orders ().